BCIT is one of British Columbia’s largest post-secondary institutions with more than 48,000 students enrolled annually (16,600 full-time, 31,600 part-time). We offer practical career credentials designed for the workplace, including degrees, diplomas and certificates spanning Applied and Natural Sciences, Business and Media, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering, Health Sciences and Trades.
Established in 1964, BCIT now has five main campuses as well as satellite locations province-wide. BCIT’s international partnerships span training, education and research initiatives in South America, Central America, East Asia and Eastern Europe.
At BCIT, students learn theory and put it into practice all in one process. We work with industries to ensure that our training remains on the cutting edge of current practices, and engage our students in the classroom, in the lab, and in the field, building a broad and relevant spectrum of skills. When our students graduate, they’re ready to jump in and contribute—right from day one. Our applied research activities help to bring new products to the marketplace and address industry-specific problems. Together with our graduates’ contributions, our research helps drive our economy forward.
Why the British Columbia Institute of Technology
BCIT Burnaby is integral to the economic, social, and environmental prosperity of British Columbia. Our mission is to exist to serve the success of learners and employers:
- BCIT is an institute of higher education that exists to serve the citizens of British Columbia and its partners around the world, and to educate and train graduates who are career-ready, who are immediately productive in their chosen workplace, and who are ongoing assets to their employers.
- BCIT is an institution of inclusion. We strive to make the benefits of a BCIT education available to all who come to the institute prepared to meet our high standards. We educate, support, and care about our students and strive to graduate as many as possible.
- BCIT credentials are highly valued by business and industry. Our graduates receive a superior return on their investment in a BCIT education.
- BCIT exists to create the right kinds, quality, and quantities of skilled employees in professions that are in demand and can support a decent standard of living.
- The BCIT model of education focuses on launching and advancing careers, on the broad availability of its programs, and on the provision of education and training that can be accessed in an efficient amount of time.
At BCIT Burnaby we accomplish our mission by implementing the following features:
Cohort Education
BCIT’s cohort model means small class sizes and collaboration brings students together to work side by side with each other and with experts from industry. You will forge strong connections with your classmates and instructors throughout your time at BCIT. Your learning experience at BCIT may be intense, but you will graduate with industry ready skills and experiences that will prepare you to face the next step in your career.
Applied Learning
Your education will go beyond the classroom and will involve the people, environments, and tools that you will encounter in the real world. Project-based learning, applied research and internships allow you to gain a competitive edge – you will know your workplace and what to expect even before you graduate.
Connections
Every BCIT program receives strategic advice and assistance from a cross-section of employers, alumni and other professionals working in the industry. You will stay on the cutting-edge of the latest developments in your industry, ensuring you are learning everything you need to get hired.
Student Life
Your life at BCIT will be more than just attending classes, you’ll become a part of a vibrant student community. From access to a newly-renovated fitness centre, to doggy de-stress days, monthly pub nights and free breakfast Wednesdays, you’ll meet new friends and create lifelong connections.
